Data Lineage (End-to-End, Cross-System) Template
Tracing data from its origin through every transformation to its final consumption point across system boundaries
The Data Lineage (End-to-End, Cross-System) template provides a structured approach to tracing data from its origin through every transformation to its final consumption point across system boundaries.
Template Sections
This template includes 5 sections.
Lineage Scope
Describe the data elements being traced, the systems in scope, and the business reason for documenting this lineage
End-to-End Lineage Graph
Graph Diagram section
Lineage Flow Specification
Document the complete data flow: each hop from source to destination, the transformation at each stage, the technology...
Lineage-Based Impact Analysis
Document the impact of changing data at the source: which downstream systems are affected, the expected propagation...
Lineage Gaps
Document gaps in lineage: systems where lineage tracking is not automated, manual transformation steps, and data that...
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Lineage Scope | Rich Text | Describe the data elements being traced, the systems in scope, and the business... |
| End-to-End Lineage Graph | Graph Diagram | Graph Diagram section |
| Lineage Flow Specification | Data Flow Specification | Document the complete data flow: each hop from source to destination, the... |
| Lineage-Based Impact Analysis | Change Impact | Document the impact of changing data at the source: which downstream systems... |
| Lineage Gaps | Risk | Document gaps in lineage: systems where lineage tracking is not automated,... |
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